Graduation Requirements
In order for students to achieve a diploma from Harbor City International School, students must complete a minimum 25.5 (out of a possible credits broken down below:
Math:
3 credits, 4 possible (Students will be enrolled in a math class all four years). Students must pass:
- Geometry
- Algebra II
Science:
4 Credits
- 0.5 Physics A
- 0.5 Earth and Space Science
- 1.0 Biology
- 1.0 Chemistry
- 0.5 Physics B
- 0.5 Science Elective
Social Studies:
4 Credits
- 1.0 American History
- 1.0 US Government/Personal Finance
- 1.0 European History/Economics
- 1.0 World History/Geography
Language Arts:
4 Credits
- World Literature
- American Literature
- Composition and Rhetoric
- College Bound Literature
World Language:
2 Credits
- Spanish I
- Spanish II
Creative Arts:
1 Credit
- Art
- Theater
- Music
Health and Fitness:
0.5 Credits
Service Learning:
0.5 Credits (Two Symposium courses)
General Electives:
6.5 Credits, 8.5 possible
- 0.75 credits per year in Symposium
For more details on graduation requirements and what year each course is offered, refer to our course catalog.
In order to begin a school year in any grade, students need to have earned the minimum credits listed below:
- Sophomores have a minimum of 6.25 credits
- Juniors have a minimum of 12.5 credits
- Seniors have a minimum of 19 credits